Sandy's fury felt in Capital Region

October 29, 2012 2:19 PM

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Frank Guido's Port of Call restaurant in Catskill braces for the afternoon high tide Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012, after an overnight storm surge flooded the Catskill Creek at the mouth of the Hudson River. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Frank Guido's Port of Call restaurant in Catskill braces for the afternoon high tide Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012, after an overnight storm surge flooded the Catskill Creek at the mouth of the Hudson River. (John ... more

Jim Rainville of Professional Fire Restoration of Albany cleans up in the dining room of Frank Guido's Port of Call restaurant in Catskill Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012, after an overnight storm surge flooded the Catskill Creek at the mouth of the Hudson River. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Jim Rainville of Professional Fire Restoration of Albany cleans up in the dining room of Frank Guido's Port of Call restaurant in Catskill Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012, after an overnight storm surge flooded the ... more

Garry Horne, director of community and emergency services, left, and Deputy Nan Welch fold up a cot to help break down the shelter in a gym at the Albany County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety & Community Resource Building on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Horne said the gym was full of people last night due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. This building used to be the Clarksville Elementary School. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Garry Horne, director of community and emergency services, left, and Deputy Nan Welch fold up a cot to help break down the shelter in a gym at the Albany County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety & Community ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Garry Horne, director of community and emergency services, left,... Photo-3664059.51514 - Times Union

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Hedy Allen, owner of the Coeyman's Landing Marina on the Hudson River walks through her boat yard Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2012, after an overnight storm surge flooded the marina. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Hedy Allen, owner of the Coeyman's Landing Marina on the Hudson River walks through her boat yard Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2012, after an overnight storm surge flooded the marina. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times ... more

Garry Horne, director of community and emergency services, left, and Deputy Nan Welch fold up a cot to help break down the shelter in a gym at the Albany County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety & Community Resource Building on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Horne said the gym was full of people last night due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. This building used to be the Clarksville Elementary School. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Garry Horne, director of community and emergency services, left, and Deputy Nan Welch fold up a cot to help break down the shelter in a gym at the Albany County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety & Community ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Garry Horne, director of community and emergency services, left,... Photo-3664058.51514 - Times Union

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Mark Beckerman of Saratoga Springs and his dog "Ali" arrive at the Coeyman's Landing Marina on the Hudson River Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2012. Captain of the 44-ft. sport fisherman "Sr. Prom", Beckerman weathered out the storm after his destination in New Jersey was closed. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Mark Beckerman of Saratoga Springs and his dog "Ali" arrive at the Coeyman's Landing Marina on the Hudson River Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2012. Captain of the 44-ft. sport fisherman "Sr. Prom", Beckerman ... more

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

Mark Beckerman of Saratoga Springs and his dog "Ali"... Photo-3664056.51514 - Times Union

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A rainbow is seen behind a utility pole on Kenwood Avenue in Delmar, N.Y. Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2012. The Capital Region appears to have been spared any significant damage from Hurricane Sandy. (Will Waldron / Times Union) less

A rainbow is seen behind a utility pole on Kenwood Avenue in Delmar, N.Y. Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2012. The Capital Region appears to have been spared any significant damage from Hurricane Sandy. (Will Waldron ... more

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A rainbow is seen behind a utility pole on Kenwood Avenue in... Photo-3663584.51514 - Times Union

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by Hurricane Sandy's wind on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. Peggy and her husband Jim own Young's general store. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by Hurricane Sandy's wind on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. Peggy and her husband Jim own Young's general store. (Lori Van Buren / ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by... Photo-3668393.51514 - Times Union

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Josh DeBartolo, Volunteer Coordinator for Schoharie Recovery, points to a map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins indicating the progress of damaged homes being repaired on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Schoharie, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Josh DeBartolo, Volunteer Coordinator for Schoharie Recovery, points to a map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins indicating the progress of damaged homes being repaired on Tuesday, Oct. 30, ... more

A map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins indicating the progress of damaged homes being repaired on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Schoharie, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

A map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins indicating the progress of damaged homes being repaired on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Schoharie, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

A map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins... Photo-3668391.51514 - Times Union

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Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by Hurricane Sandy's wind on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. Peggy and her husband Jim own Young's general store. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by Hurricane Sandy's wind on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. Peggy and her husband Jim own Young's general store. (Lori Van Buren / ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by... Photo-3668385.51514 - Times Union

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Peggy and Jim Young stand in front Young's general store which they own on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Peggy and Jim Young stand in front Young's general store which they own on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Peggy and Jim Young stand in front Young's general store which... Photo-3668387.51514 - Times Union

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The key to a map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins indicating the progress of damaged homes being repaired on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Schoharie, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

The key to a map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with pushpins indicating the progress of damaged homes being repaired on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Schoharie, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

The key to a map in the volunteer headquarters trailer with... Photo-3668392.51514 - Times Union

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by Hurricane Sandy's wind on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. Peggy and her husband Jim own Young's general store. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by Hurricane Sandy's wind on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Prattsville, N.Y. Peggy and her husband Jim own Young's general store. (Lori Van Buren / ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Peggy Young looks at the damage on her roof from a fallen caused by... Photo-3668386.51514 - Times Union

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Stranded passenger Madeline Gonzalez from Chicago and is traveling to Framingham, MA. waits at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Rensselaer, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy caused cancellations for Amtrak. Dunkin Donuts supplied free coffee and food to her and other stranded passengers. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Stranded passenger Madeline Gonzalez from Chicago and is traveling to Framingham, MA. waits at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Rensselaer, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy caused ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Stranded passenger Madeline Gonzalez from Chicago and is traveling... Photo-3667323.51514 - Times Union

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A couple of stranded passengers wait at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Rensselaer, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy caused cancellations for Amtrak. The girl at left is Madeline Gonzalez from Chicago and is traveling to Framingham, MA. The man at right (requested his name not to be used) was from Alaska and is relocating in Conn. He bought the sleeping bag and mattress at a local Walmart. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A couple of stranded passengers wait at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Rensselaer, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy caused cancellations for Amtrak. The girl at left is Madeline Gonzalez ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

A couple of stranded passengers wait at the Albany-Rensselaer Train... Photo-3667322.51514 - Times Union

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A couple of stranded passengers wait at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Rensselaer, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy caused cancellations for Amtrak. The girl at left is Madeline Gonzalez from Chicago and is traveling to Framingham, MA. The man at right (requested his name not to be used) was from Alaska and is relocating in Conn. He bought the sleeping bag and mattress at a local Walmart. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A couple of stranded passengers wait at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in Rensselaer, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy caused cancellations for Amtrak. The girl at left is Madeline Gonzalez ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

A couple of stranded passengers wait at the Albany-Rensselaer Train... Photo-3667321.51514 - Times Union

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Electrical line crew trucks fill a section of the parking lot at The Desmond Hotel on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Colonie, NY. Line crews from outside the area have been brought into the area to help with recovery from Hurricane Sandy. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Electrical line crew trucks fill a section of the parking lot at The Desmond Hotel on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Colonie, NY. Line crews from outside the area have been brought into the area to help with ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Electrical line crew trucks fill a section of the parking lot at... Photo-3661546.51514 - Times Union

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Bags of gear are seen in the hallway as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Bags of gear are seen in the hallway as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Bags of gear are seen in the hallway as members of the 109th... Photo-3660499.51514 - Times Union

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The Weather Channel is seen on a television as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Weather Channel is seen on a television as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

The Weather Channel is seen on a television as members of the... Photo-3660496.51514 - Times Union

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Staff Sgt. Cheryl Zwijacz of Saratoga Springs and Senior Master Sgt. Michael Trefzger, center, from Stillwater work their way through the line as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Staff Sgt. Cheryl Zwijacz of Saratoga Springs and Senior Master Sgt. Michael Trefzger, center, from Stillwater work their way through the line as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are ... more

Soldiers fill out paperwork as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Soldiers fill out paperwork as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Soldiers fill out paperwork as members of the 109th Airlift Wing,... Photo-3660497.51514 - Times Union

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The Weather Channel is seen on a television as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Weather Channel is seen on a television as members of the 109th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard are processed in at the Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Glenville, NY. (Paul ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

The Weather Channel is seen on a television as members of the... Photo-3660494.51514 - Times Union

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Frank Esposito checks the stock of generators at his store in Menands, N.Y. Oct 26, 2012 in preparation for the possible arrival of hurricane or tropical storm "Sandy". Esposito said that he had sold for generators before noon today. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

Frank Esposito checks the stock of generators at his store in Menands, N.Y. Oct 26, 2012 in preparation for the possible arrival of hurricane or tropical storm "Sandy". Esposito said that he had sold for ... more

Photo: Skip Dickstein

Frank Esposito checks the stock of generators at his store in... Photo-3649391.51514 - Times Union

A family looks at the back of their house where a tree fell on it caused by Hurricane Sandy's high winds on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

A family looks at the back of their house where a tree fell on it caused by Hurricane Sandy's high winds on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

A family looks at the back of their house where a tree fell on it... Photo-3661839.51514 - Times Union

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Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house... Photo-3661837.51514 - Times Union

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Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines... Photo-3661835.51514 - Times Union

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Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house... Photo-3661838.51514 - Times Union

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A worker from Lewis Tree Service throws down a piece of wood he just sawed off around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A worker from Lewis Tree Service throws down a piece of wood he just sawed off around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

A worker from Lewis Tree Service throws down a piece of wood he... Photo-3661831.51514 - Times Union

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Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house... Photo-3661827.51514 - Times Union

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Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines... Photo-3661833.51514 - Times Union

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Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this large tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this large tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this large tree to fall a... Photo-3661836.51514 - Times Union

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Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Delmar, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Delmar, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines... Photo-3661821.51514 - Times Union

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Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Clarksville, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines... Photo-3661832.51514 - Times Union

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A worker from Lewis Tree Service trims trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Delmar, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A worker from Lewis Tree Service trims trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Delmar, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

A worker from Lewis Tree Service trims trees around power lines... Photo-3661822.51514 - Times Union

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Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Hurricane Sandy's high winds caused this tree to fall a house... Photo-3661828.51514 - Times Union

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Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Delmar, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's high winds. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Delmar, N.Y. Tree service companies were out all day trying to trim as many trees near power lines in anticipation of ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Workers from Lewis Tree Service trim trees around power lines... Photo-3661824.51514 - Times Union

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National Weather Service meteorologist Ingrid Amberger, center, on phone, monitors Hurricane Sandy with her colleagues Monday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the weather service facility in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron / Times Union) less

National Weather Service meteorologist Ingrid Amberger, center, on phone, monitors Hurricane Sandy with her colleagues Monday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the weather service facility in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron / ... more

Colleen Holloway, left, and her father Tom Steigerwald, right, examine the flight board at Albany International Airport, Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2012. Holloway was lucky enough to make her flight back to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Many flights in the northeast were canceled because of Hurricane Sandy. (Will Waldron / Times Union) less

Colleen Holloway, left, and her father Tom Steigerwald, right, examine the flight board at Albany International Airport, Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2012. Holloway was lucky enough to make her flight back to Fort ... more

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Colleen Holloway, left, and her father Tom Steigerwald, right,... Photo-3659477.51514 - Times Union

The Hurricane Hotline at National Weather Service facility in... Photo-3659484.51514 - Times Union

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Ray O?Keefe, left, chief meteorologist at the National Weather Service facility in Albany, N.Y., works with Britt Westergard, center, and George Maglaras, right, as they discuss Hurricane Sandy tidal surge predictions for the Hudson River, Monday, Oct. 30, 2012. (Will Waldron / Times Union) less

Ray O?Keefe, left, chief meteorologist at the National Weather Service facility in Albany, N.Y., works with Britt Westergard, center, and George Maglaras, right, as they discuss Hurricane Sandy tidal surge ... more

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Ray O?Keefe, left, chief meteorologist at the National Weather... Photo-3659520.51514 - Times Union

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Canceled tags littered the flight board at Albany International Airport, Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2012. Many flights in the northeast were canceled because of Hurricane Sandy. (Will Waldron / Times Union)

Canceled tags littered the flight board at Albany International Airport, Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2012. Many flights in the northeast were canceled because of Hurricane Sandy. (Will Waldron / Times Union)